Amália/Vinicius
Amália Rodrigues · 1970
62 min · 19 tracks
A haunting blend of fado's emotional depth with poetic lyricism and orchestral arrangements that evoke nostalgia and longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional peaks
- nostalgic moments of reflection
- poetic lyricism inviting introspection
- haunting melodies for quiet evenings
- dynamic journey through longing
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seeking upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1970, Amália Rodrigues was already a prominent figure in fado, having established her career since the late 1930s. 'Amália/Vinicius' was a significant collaboration with Brazilian poet Vinicius de Moraes, marking a key moment in her exploration of cross-cultural musical influences. This album came during a period when Rodrigues was solidifying her status as the 'Rainha do Fado' and expanding her artistic repertoire.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mariza· Carlos do Carmo· Ana Moura
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Retrato de Amalia 2:59
- 2 Defesa do poeta 3:07
- 3 Havemos de ir a Viana 4:06
- 4 Monólogo de Orfeu 3:35
- 5 Poema dos olhos da amada 2:32
- 6 Abandono 5:02
- 7 Formosinha de Elvas 1:35
- 8 O objecto 1:09
- 9 O dia da criação 6:39
- 10 Fado para a lua de Lisboa 2:35
- 11 Gaivota 3:57
- 12 Balada do Mangue 3:17
- 13 Saudades do Brasil em Portugal 3:08
- 14 Saudades do Brasil em Portugal 2:07
- 15 Para quê chorar? 4:34
- 16 O retrato do poeta 1:35
- 17 Fado português 2:36
- 18 Autogénese 2:56
- 19 Mensagem 5:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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